Sunday, 23 February 2014

Treasures fill this world, and for those who know where to look, they are theirs for the taking! Ever is there talk of ancient artifacts of magnificent and deadly power being sold by simple thrift store merchants. Or perhaps some kind of valuable comic book purchased second-hand from somepony who didn't even know it had mystical properties! You can never know what you'll find with a little bit of hunting, some perseverance, and a lot of luck.

There is a certain joy in finding something wonderful among the discarded. To find those items which have been cast off by others, broken, useless, unwanted, and then to reshape them. To give them new purpose, or to give them better purpose! To remake and reforge the trash of the past into the treasure of the future. Does it ennoble the object, to give it a grander purpose? Trash can be made into new treasure with hard work, creating an item which many desire.

And of course, for others, the definition of treasure does not merely rest in items of great worth. A diamond in the rough, some call them. Those who might appear on the outside to be uninteresting, afraid, dull, or shy. Treasures which lie within the heart of some ponies, and it can take love and caring to nurture it to the surface, to see the gem of their true selves, and realize that deep down, a treasure awaits...

Such it is with the art found within this weeks wrap-up. Found treasures, made treasures, and treasures from the heart... There is no trash here, only wonders for one and all:

01. ScuriLevensteinIs it vermin digging in the trash? I heard of this there's been a rash! - fetchbeer

02. Catseye-View

03. HalflingPonyI regret nothing!Some ponies deserve the treatment that they get, though some claim this behavior the can't permit! - fetchbeer

04. Philith

05. SilverwispThere's no end to what you can do within a box, even reversing all the clocks! - fetchbeer

Sunday, 16 February 2014

Fortune is a fickle mistress. She offers with one hoof, and she takes away with the other. The trade winds guide many along their way, ponies seeking fortunes by wind or by wave. The world is vast, and filled with many wonderful things, some in plain sight, and some hidden. It takes dedication, hard work, and a bit of luck... fortunes are out there to be made...

...and fortunes are out there to be lost. Put your bits down, sidle up to the table, and play for keeps. Your opponents all have their tells. A bad bluff may be your key to winning big! But one bad turn of the cards, and everything might be gone. Fortunes shift and change, as variable as weather, and twice as fierce.

Ahhhhhh, but Fortune smiles upon those who seek it this week! Just take a look below at what riches have been come across our path :

01.dorkasSome things are far to dear to replace, even if it's condition is a disgrace. ~ fetchbeer

02.ScuriLevenstein

03.PhilithBeware of this thieving flying thing, for it will eat everything that you bring! ~ fetchbeer

Sunday, 9 February 2014

Alright, it's time for everypony to come out from their homes and rejoice! The unending storms have passed, the Queen has returned with full control of her powers, and the country is once again at peace. With the skies once again clear and the temperature returning to summer norms, it is time to celebrate! And what better way to do so than with art.
And conveniently, art is something we have. You guys have taken quite a liking to this theme, it seems. We've got pictures of the Queen, of course, along with some airborne ponies, a few stray ice monsters, and Discord... well, being Discord. But let's not keep everypony waiting, eh? It's time to show what you've created:
01. ToadstoolivIt had to be done, this is for week 137A glass of water on the floor, I bet he'll have the gall to ask for more. - fetchbeer

02. Cobralash

03. ScuriLevensteinWhat pet did these two fillies find? To keep it Rarity is not inclined. - fetchbeer

Sunday, 2 February 2014

Ah, a new year from the traditional calendar of our friends from the east; and with it, a new animal - so long, snake! It's time for the Year of the Pony!

What? You mean - ? Huh.

Well, I've just been informed that it is not, in fact, The Year of the Pony. Technically, it's the Year of the Horse. To that I say - ponies, horses... it's close enough! We're all equines, here, so let's ring in this new year of all things four-legged and hooved! Let fly the fireworks, and let's have a look at what all you've done for this fine week of Asian Ponies! :D

03. ScuriLevensteinUpon her hoof what does she spy? And will it's lines lead her awry? - fetchbeer

04. Catseye-ViewHello, this is the first time I have ever submitted to a theme so I'm not really sure what to do. Sorry if I have done anything wrong! Thanks for reading.
You've done well, and this is gorgeous. Welcome! :D -Lunar

05. RaeffiI hope it is good enough (am I too late Â°~Â° ? )In these flooded fields this pony toils, as slowly he gathers his soggy spoils. - fetchbeer

06. Abyssal EmissaryEnjoying spring early this year.
Loving the linework and simplicity of form, here! -Lunar

07. FrostspearHow many ponies does it take to a dragon make? Probably more than it takes to make a snake. - fetchbeer